Phyllonotus oculatus (Reeve, 1845)
Oculate apple murex
Oculate apple murex
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Muricinae
Max. size:  8 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Refs. 83435, 109264.

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